Far-right activists dispersed by counterprotesters at pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis

January 19, 2026 • Google News World

Minneapolis, MN - A pro-ICE rally in downtown Minneapolis turned violent on Saturday as far-right activists were chased off by counterprotesters. According to eyewitnesses, the situation escalated when a group of individuals affiliated with the rally attempted to approach a crowd of protesters.

In one incident, a woman was reported to have intervened, driving away a man who had been separated from his group and was being pursued by counterprotesters. The man, identified as Jake Lang, was reportedly shaken but unharmed.

The situation became increasingly tense, with reports of clashes between the two groups. Conservative influencers were also targeted by counterprotesters, with one individual being chased out of the area.

Law enforcement officials responded to the scene, attempting to restore order and separate the two groups. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between far-right activists and counterprotesters in Minneapolis.

The rally was held in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws. Counterprotesters, who were largely comprised of anti-ICE activists, had gathered to express their opposition to the agency’s policies.

The incident is part of a broader trend of protests and counterprotests in Minneapolis, where tensions between far-right and left-wing groups have been escalating in recent months.

Source: Google News World